Physical examination for Addison's disease
During a physical exam for Addison's disease, the health professional checks:
- For lightened or darkened areas on your skin.
- Your blood pressure when you are lying down and sitting up.
- Your skin and your weight, for signs of excess fluid loss.
| Author: | Caroline Rea, RN, BS, MS | Last Updated: February 20, 2008 |
| Medical Review: | Caroline S. Rhoads, MD - Internal Medicine Alan C. Dalkin, MD - Endocrinology | |
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